From Biden launching space-age funding to Apple and TikTok flexing new tech tricks: the game’s on for ethical AI
Spill the tea, June 11th
Biden's like: "Hey Rocket Lab, here’s $24M to make space solar cells." New Mexico's jumping in too with $25.5M, proving they're not just about turquoise and Breaking Bad. 🚀💸🌞
🔗 Biden administration looks to give Rocket Lab $24M to boost space-grade solar cell production
Apple’s AI is like that kid in class who always does their homework - not flashy, but always gets the job done. WWDC 2024 showed it's basically the Hermione Granger of tech: boringly brilliant.
🔗 Apple’s AI, Apple Intelligence, is boring and practical — that’s why it works
TikTok be out here going full "I'm the captain now" on Google, testing a new image search in TikTok Shop. Just snap or upload a pic, and boom, find yourself matching drip or random goodies faster than you can say "For You Page!" ⏳✨📸 #MoveOverGoogle
🔗 TikTok comes for Google as it quietly rolls out image search capabilities in TikTok Shop
GM just handed Cruise $850M to get their robotaxis back on track in Houston. It’s like giving them an epic startup reboot — now let’s hope these robo-ubers don't decide Houston looks better in a post-apocalyptic movie!
🔗 GM gives Cruise $850M lifeline as it relaunches robotaxis in Houston
Apple users, rejoice! iMessage finally joins the rest of the world in 2024 by supporting RCS and letting you schedule texts. No more embarrassing 3 AM "u up?" messages – you can now plan your chaos like a pro! 🍎📱⌛✉️
🔗 At last, Apple’s Messages app will support RCS and scheduling texts
Get ready, iPhone squad! iOS 18 is dropping this fall, and if your iPhone is old enough to vote, it's probably time to upgrade! 😆📱🍏
🔗 Here are all the devices compatible with iOS 18
BeReal got tired of being *too* real and decided to sell out to Voodoo for a cool €500M. Now we all get to see what happens when your favorite “No Filters Allowed” app meets “We Make Addictive Games” company. Buckle up, GenZ, it’s about to get weird! 🚀💸#MoneyMoves
🔗 BeReal is being acquired by mobile apps and games company Voodoo for €500M
Light just dropped their latest anti-dopamine device, the Light III. Now with a shiny OLED screen and a camera, but still no apps to keep you scrolling endlessly. Imagine having a phone that’s more zen than your last yoga class.📱✨🧘♂️
🔗 Light introduces its latest minimalist phone, now with an OLED screen but still no addictive apps
So, a hacker allegedly stole data from a U.S. data broker, affecting 300 million people. If true, it's like someone swiped everyone's report cards and diaries, making this heist one of the year's biggest. Privacy? More like Priv-NOT-cy, am I right?
🔗 The mystery of an alleged data broker’s data breach
Google just dropped the new Gemini Nano AI model for Pixel 8 and 8a users, turning your phone into an AI-wielding Jedi. Remember when they teased us back in March? Yeah, it’s finally here. May the force be with your selfies!
🔗 Google’s June Pixel feature drop brings Gemini Nano AI model to Pixel 8 and 8a users
Apple's now letting developers hit you with "come back, we miss you" subscription deals while making it less of a scavenger hunt to find apps in the App Store. Translation: Prepare for ex exes and your ex-favorite apps to slide back into your DMs.
🔗 Apple adds win-back subscription offers and improved search suggestions to the App Store
French startup Mistral AI just bagged $640M. That’s enough to buy a lifetime supply of baguettes and still have change left for some fancy AI tech. Bon appétit, mon ami! 🍞🤑